Embrace the opportunity to be part of our collaborative team, elevate your professional journey and make meaningful contributions to the development of our community! An important role providing horticultural maintenance services for local cemeteries 38-hour workweek, embracing a 9 day fortnight with a rostered day off! Salary ranging from $63,587 to $73,897 plus 11% superannuation THE OPPORTUNITY The Gardener Cemeteries is to assist the Team Leader in providing beneficial and cost efficient horticultural maintenance and installation service to the Local Government Area of Dubbo Regional Council. The position will also be required to coordinate funeral servicing for the Dubbo area which will involve the programming of funeral service works, digging and filling of grave plots and contractor supervision. DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide horticultural services and maintenance in accordance with Agreed Briefs and Maintenance Service Levels ensuring all operations are technically sound, up to date and cost effective Interpret customer/client requirements and meet those requirements within policy/procedure framework To provide work related guidance and planning for cemetery maintenance to assist the Coordinator provide an efficient and effective service, together with promoting a positive image of Council To inspect assets for compliance with current maintenance service level specification Safely and effectively use and maintain a range of small plant and equipment for the purpose of maintaining cemetery grounds and digging grave plots ABOUT YOU With an eye for detail and qualifications and experience in Horticulture and cemetery operations, you are a reliable and trustworthy person, who demonstrates initiative, is safety focused, team oriented and works to a high standard. You are physically fit, enjoy working outdoors and are able to take direction. TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE Certificate 3 in Horticulture or related field Experience in maintaining high profile horticulture assets such as those found in cemeteries, parks and reserves Experience in running small teams to meet and maintain agreed standards of performance Class MR drivers licence Demonstrated experience in the Operation of Backhoes, Excavators, small plant and large commercial mowers WHAT WE OFFER Attractive annual salary ranging from $63,587 to $73,897 plus 11% superannuation Flexible work options to suit your needs Enjoy a 38-hour workweek with adaptable working hours, embracing a 9 day fortnight with a rostered day off! Thrive within the collaborative and supportive environment of the Council's team, immersed in a welcoming company culture Generous leave provisions to support your work-life balance Prioritise your health and wellbeing with access to discounted gym memberships through Fitness Passport, a comprehensive wellbeing program, the opportunity to engage with colleagues via our social club, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential assistance provided by our employee assistance (EAP) program Experience the benefits of our salary packaging options, allowing you to maximise your earnings and financial flexibility If this role sounds appealing to you, take a moment to explore the Position Description This position requires a pre employment health assessment. Please refer to the attached Job Demands document for the physical requirements of the position. Closing Date : 9:00am, Monday 22nd April 2024 Enquiries: Team Leader Natural Resources - 02 6801 4714 ABOUT US We are Dubbo Regional Council, a large regional Council servicing a growing community of over 55,000 people. Our team consisting of 600 team members working across a diverse range of areas including planning, infrastructure, community and cultural services, administration, economic development, corporate business and recreational services. Our focus is on delivering high quality services, strengthening our community engagement and strategic management capabilities, building an organisation based on performance and continuous improvement whilst creating a values based organisational culture and developing a professional and engaged team that delivers on our shared values; Progressive, Sustainable, One Team and Integrity. Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. HOW TO APPLY If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click apply now! Please fill out the questions in the application page below. On the following page you will have the opportunity to attach your resume and copies of applicable qualifications. Please note that once you start to complete your online application you cannot save it and return to it later. We would recommend that you create your answers in a separate document (e.g. word) then copy your answers into this page when you're ready. A panel will assess all applications for suitability against the essential criteria for the position. Once completed, an interview, skills assessment or task and reference checks may be undertaken. All candidates will be notified of the outcome via the email address you supply as part of your application. Apply Now
